A WOMAN HAS been taken to hospital with serious burn injuries following an assault at a house in Clondalkin in west Dublin this morning. 

It’s understood the assailant called to the door of the residence not long after 10am and sprayed the woman with an accelerant before lighting her on fire.

A man who was also in the home at the time suffered injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. 

He has also been taken to hospital.

The scene has been preserved for technical examination and a senior investigating officer has been appointed to the case, gardaí said. 

No arrests have been made. 

Photo shows the scene where a woman was set on fire at Oak Downs, Clondalkin. Eamonn Farrell Eamonn Farrell

An incident room has been established in Clondalkin Garda Station and gardaí are appealing to any witnesses to contact them.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on (01) 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Social Democrats councillor Eoin Ó Broin spoke to The Journal and described the reports of the attack as “shocking” and said “that shouldn’t happen to anybody”. 

Independent councillor Francis Timmons also expressed his shock at “such a horrific incident”.

“The quiet local community is in shock,” he told The Journal. 

“My thoughts are with this lady who has suffered horrendous burns after opening her front door!”